Tales of Blades and Heroes is a fast-playing, uncomplicated set of fantasy rpg rules based on the origins-nominated Song of Blades and Heroes miniature rules. Its key features are:

* Minimal bookkeeping
* A character sheet that fits on a 3x5” index card
* D6 based skill and action system
* Simple enough for newcomers, yet sophisticated enough to satisfy expert players
* No classes or levels: create any character with a point system
* Combat is based on a single d6 roll and damage tables: play faster, meaningful battles where your tactical decisions matter
* Play with miniatures, counters or paper figures
* Online support via the song of blades yahoo group and an active community of players and creators
* Story and character-based rewards: gain experience for being imaginative and playing in character
* No spells to memorize: the free form magic system encourages ingenuity and lets you create any magical effects through the combination of power words

Note: this book has all you need to begin playing, but we are working on a GM’s book, Tales of Beasts and Perils.